Which cranial nerve is tested by having the patient stick out their tongue?
A) hypoglossal
B) vagus
C) facial
D) glossopharyngeal
E) abducens

Name: Which cranial nerve is tested by having the patient stick out their tongue? A) hypoglossal B) vagus C) facial D) glossopharyngeal E) abducens
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The hypoglossal nerve (cranial nerve XII) controls the muscles of the tongue, so sticking out the tongue is a common test for its function.

Which Cranial Nerve Is Tested by Having the Patient Stick